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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Steve "Stephen" McCarter is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 154. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

McCarter earned his B.S. in education from Temple University in 1970 and his M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. His professional experience includes working as a teacher (retired).

Education

  • MS, Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1976
  • BS, Education, Temple University, 1970

Professional Experience

  • MS, Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1976
  • BS, Education, Temple University, 1970
  • Retired Captain, United States Army Reserves
  • Political Consultant, Montgomery County Democratic Committee, 2007-2010
  • Teacher/Director of Community Service, Lower Merion School District, 1971-2005
  • Adjunct Professor, Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1983-1985
  • Teacher, Social Studies, Abington School District, 1970-1971

Political Experience

  • MS, Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1976
  • BS, Education, Temple University, 1970
  • Retired Captain, United States Army Reserves
  • Political Consultant, Montgomery County Democratic Committee, 2007-2010
  • Teacher/Director of Community Service, Lower Merion School District, 1971-2005
  • Adjunct Professor, Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1983-1985
  • Teacher, Social Studies, Abington School District, 1970-1971
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 154, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 154, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Children and Youth Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Commerce Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Chair, Financial Services and Banking Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Game and Fisheries Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Chair, Parks and Forests Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, State Government Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Aging and Older Adult Services

Member, Appropriations

Member, Education

Member, Rules

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1976
  • BS, Education, Temple University, 1970
  • Retired Captain, United States Army Reserves
  • Political Consultant, Montgomery County Democratic Committee, 2007-2010
  • Teacher/Director of Community Service, Lower Merion School District, 1971-2005
  • Adjunct Professor, Education, University of Pennsylvania, 1983-1985
  • Teacher, Social Studies, Abington School District, 1970-1971
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 154, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 154, 2018
  • Former Member, Cheltenham Development Corporation
  • Former Board Member/President, Mideastern Region, Pennsylvania State Education Association
  • Former Member/Director, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Democratic Committee
  • Member, Climate Change Advisory Committee, 2018
  • Vice Chair, Democratic Policy Committee, 2016-2018
  • Co-Chair, Cheltenham Democratic Committee, 2007-2012
  • Member, Cheltenham Township Library Citizens Committee, 2007-2008
  • Chair, Cheltenham School District, Local Tax Study Commission, 2006
  • Member, Cheltenham Historical Commission, 2000-2002

Other Info

Priority Issues:

1. Craft a budget for the Commonwealth that increases funding for public education and social services

  • 2. Implement a Fair Funding Formula for public education
  • 3. Safeguard our air, water and environment
  • 4. Enact a Marcellus Shale Extraction Tax
  • 5. Prepare the Commonwealth for the impact of Climate Change
  • 6. Promote LGBTQ Equality and seek protections from all forms of discrimination
  • 7. Protect our Seniors from Consumer Fraud while promoting Retirement Safeguards*
  • 8. Enact economic reforms for the middle class that include raising the minimum wage, providing sick and family leave, greater organizing opportunities for labor and ending pay inequality for women
  • Policy Positions

    Pennsylvania State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

    Abortion & Reproductive

    1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
    - Pro-choice

    2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
    - No

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Budget, Spending, & Tax

    Budget Stabilization:

    Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Pennsylvania's budget.

    1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
    - No

    2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
    - No

    3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
    - No

    4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
    - Yes

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - A true graduated income tax is needed in Pennsylvania so that those most able to contribute to the public good are expected to pay more.

    Campaign Finance & Government Reform

    1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
    - No

    5. Do you support allowing early voting in Pennsylvania?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support reducing the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly?
    - No

    7. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Crime & Public Safety

    1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
    - No

    2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
    - No

    3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
    - No

    4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
    - No

    5. Should school safety meetings be made available to the public?
    - No

    6. Other or expanded principles
    - The legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes is an open question to me.School Safety Meetings need to be restricted for safety reasons.

    Economic

    1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - No

    3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
    - No

    4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
    - No

    6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Pennsylvania?
    - Yes

    7. Do you support increasing state funding for road repairs?
    - Yes

    8. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Education

    1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Pennsylvania?
    - No

    2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
    - No

    3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Pennsylvania high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support providing virtual charter school alternatives to all K-12 students?
    - Yes

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - I support virtual charter school alternatives for all students, but only through public school districts or Intermediate Units.

    Environment & Energy

    1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
    - Yes

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Gun

    1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
    - Yes

    2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
    - Yes

    3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
    - No

    4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
    - Yes

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Health

    1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Pennsylvania's health care programs?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
    - Yes

    6. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Social

    1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Pennsylvania's anti-discrimination laws?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Pennsylvania's anti-discrimination laws?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support greater efforts by Pennsylvania state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
    - Yes

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Legislative Priorities

    In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
    - Additional funding for public education. (Funding to come from addressing charter school reform) Enhanced environmental regulations to fulfill our constitutional obligation to provide clean air and water for all Pennsylvanians. increase the state minimum wage.

    State Bills
    Events

    2020

    Nov. 6
    Outdoor Veterans Picnic

    Fri 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

    Oct. 19
    LGBTQ Community Resource Fair

    Sat 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

    Penn State Abington Abington, PA

    Apr. 13
    A Conversation with Veterans Event

    Sat 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

    Salus University Elkins Park, PA